Bond Information

A bond is a promise to the court that a person charged with a crime will appear for their future court dates and remain within the jurisdiction of the court. There are two types of bail bonds used for this purpose:

• A cash bond is the total amount of the bond paid in cash.
• A surety bond is guaranteed by a bond agency and usually secured by a person’s real property or collateral of some kind along with a percentage paid in cash.

Bail Bond Agent Registration 

Agents are required to both register and file a certified copy of the power of attorney
with both the Clerk and Sheriff by April 1 of each odd-numbered year in the county in which theagent resides. §648.42, Fla. Stat. The clerk may not permit registration unless the agent is currently licensed and appointed by the department of Financial Services, and has completed all information. An agent may also register in any other county.

Cash Bond Refund and Discharge Instructions

• Bond money will be refunded after the final disposition of the case or by order of the judge.
• All unpaid court fees, courts costs, and criminal penalties (for all cases associated to the defendant) will be deducted prior to any bond refund pursuant to Florida Statute 903.286.
• Refund checks will be mailed to the depositor or assignee within 10 days after the bond has been discharged, all applicable fees have been deducted, and a bond refund request form has been received from the depositor, along with the appropriate identification.
• There is no charge to receive your cash bond deposit refund balance.

Download the Bond Refund Request Form & Instructions.

For additional information, please contact the Payment Center at 772-462-6950.

• Bail Bonds Agent Registration Form
• Cash Bond Refund Request Form